So you’ve relocated to the Seattle area. That’s great; we think you’re really going to like it here. You’re going to be busy getting settled in. It can seem overwhelming at times. Just take it one step at a time…

To help, Puget Sound Moving, Inc., has created this guide to contact information. It has phone numbers and web addresses for government offices and businesses you might want to get in touch with. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Government

There are federal, state, and local services and departments you should notify of your address change.

United States Postal Service: Alert the USPS so they can forward mail to your new address. You can do this even before the big move. That’s one less chore when you arrive. Do this one of two ways:

In person at any local Post Office: Fill out PS Form 3575. You can find this online or at any branch office. Not sure where the closest Post Office is? Search online or call Customer Service at 1-800-275-8777. For TTY service, call 1-800-877-8339 and ask for 1-800-275-8777.

Washington State Department of Licensing: If you’ve moved within Washington, you must change the address on your driver’s license and registration. If you’ve come from another state, you must get Washington documents.

License: The state wants you to update your address on your Washington driver’s license or ID cardwithin 10 days of moving. Better get cracking. You have four options:

Register each child who is new to the district. Required paperwork includes an admissions form, a certificate of immunization status, and address verification documents. You can do this by email, in person, through the mail or by fax.